Little Rock police say a suspect is in custody Sunday evening in the death of a Black man about a mile south of the Interstate 30 interchange with South University Avenue.
Speaking at the scene, Little Rock police spokesman Officer Eric Barnes told reporters that the victim was found outside the residence at 6809 Dahlia Drive just before 7 p.m. Sunday. Police had responded to a call from inside the residence in reference to a shooting that had just occurred, Barnes said.
Based on statements made to police, a suspect who was inside the house is in custody. However, no formal charges have been filed, Barnes said.
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8:02 p.m.: Police investigating homicide in south Little Rock
Little Rock police were investigating a homicide at a home about a mile south of the Interstate 30 interchange with South University Avenue on Sunday evening, according to a Twitter post from the Little Rock Police Department.
Patrol officers were on the scene at 6809 Dahlia Drive, and detectives were en route, according to the post released shortly before 7:30 p.m.
Police on Sunday night were encouraging people to avoid the area, citing possible traffic delays.